A shrimp boat, the DL. Bryan, caught fire shortly before 10:00 am on July fourth in a small fishing and tourist town in Texas, about 45 minutes outside of Houston.
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This fire was more than likely caused by an overheated Shorepower Inlet. Shurite Marine Systems makes a device that would have prevented this! Check out the ShIP Series Shorepower Inlet Protector.